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Which organization withdrew approval for Glycel?

  • FDA

  • WHO

  • CDC

  • UNICEF

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The FDA, or Food and Drug Administration, withdrew approval for Glycel, a drug used to treat hyperglycemia in people with type 2 diabetes. The FDA's decision was based on a review of data that showed that Glycel was not effective in controlling blood sugar levels and may increase the risk of heart failure.
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